Antipodean albatrossToroa

Conservation status
In serious trouble

Antipodean albatross spend most of their lives at sea, only coming on land to raise young every two years. They have an elaborate courtship that involves a characteristic singing and dancing display, and form enduring pairs that mostly last until one of them dies. 

The Antipodean albatross is the party leader species representing all of the amazing albatrosses in Aotearoa.

Campaign Manager

Ecostore

Aotearoa is the albatross capital of the world. This incredible giant seabird inhabits our vast southern oceans, an icon for the wild, untamed beauty of Aotearoa’s marine environment. But they’re at serious risk of extinction, with many drowning as an accidental by-catch in commercial long-line fishing operations, and it doesn’t need to be this way! Ecostore, in collaboration with Live Ocean, wants to use our voice to champion the majestic Toroa / Antipodean Albatross in the contest for Bird of The Century, to raise awareness for this gentle giant and what needs to change to save it. Let’s secure this bird’s rightful place as Bird of the Century! #VoteToroa

Antipodean albatross